Saint-Charles Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saint-Charles
Popular places to visit
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Prado Beach
Dive in the water, get a sweat up with beach volleyball or explore picturesque coastal parkland in one of Marseille’s favourite summer destinations.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Borely Park
Bring a picnic and enjoy the gardens, activities and a historic chateau in some of the city’s favourite urban parkland.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Activities
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
Marseille: OM Stadium Access at the Orange Velodrome
Marseille: Electric Motorcycle Rental with Smartphone Guide
Our pick of the best Saint-Charles Hotel Deals
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Room was more than suitable and location was a few minutes from st Charles station easy travel to airport and to metro around the city. A major bonus was the electronic toilet in the room who my fellow guest Kevin vaughan said was surprisingly enjoyable but it tickles a bit.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles
We had a very nice stay at this hotel. Added bonus was the do-it-yourself laundry service. Room a wee bit small, but nice balcony and view onto plaza. Great location for St Charles train station. Good too for walking to and from the old port area, though one nearby street a bit sketchy at night. ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Alex Hotel & Spa
Convenient hotel with great proximity to the train station. Room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles
Room was clean and staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Very good hospitality. Friendly receptionists. Warm greetings.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Urban Loft & Spa Marseille
Our apartment was perfect for our needs. Check-in at the hotel next door was a breeze, and the staff was excellent. They even offered free espresso from their machine in the hotel lobby even though we were staying at an apartment next door. The location of this property merits ten stars. It is essentially ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Charles
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Marseille History Museum and Centre Bourse. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
Opéra
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by La Canebiere or Marseille Opera House might round out your trip.
La Joliette
Visitors often come to La Joliette for its waterfront views, but many stay to explore sights like Les Terrasses du Port and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Joliette Station.
Quartier du Panier
Travellers come to Quartier du Panier for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Le Panier and La Vieille Charite while you're in town.
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.
Old Port of Marseille
Old Port of Marseille is highly notable for its captivating waterfront views, and you might want to visit top sights like Hotel de Ville and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.
